Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility

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Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility Information

Housing up to 108 juveniles, the facility serves the county of Sedgwick and all cities that are within it. They accept juveniles who are arrested on suspicion of a delinquent act, waiting for their detention hearing to determine if they will remain in the center until their trial or if they will be released to go home and expected to return for their court date, or they may be serving a short sentence. When serving a sentence that will go past the 18th birthday, they may remain in the facility to serve the full sentence rather than moved to an adult facility. Before there is any term of detention served there will be alternatives to incarceration attempted, including home monitoring, efforts in the community, rehabilitation efforts, and more. Efforts to lower the population of juvenile detention centers across the state is addressing the overcrowding or short staff situations that several centers experiences in the past, as well as improving the alternatives and interventions that are used to prevent the use of detention. These programs are also operated through the facility, including home monitoring and treatments. Mail: 700 South Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67211 Phones: Only those on the approved phone list may receive phone calls from juveniles, who will have access to phones each day to contact their immediate family. Visitation: All visitors must be approved in advance, with parents and guardians being approved visitors by default and all others requiring an application to be approved for visits.

Phone: 316-660-9775

Physical Address:
881 S. Minnesota
Wichita, KS 67211

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility
881 S. Minnesota
Wichita, KS 67211

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How Do You Find Someone in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 316-660-9775 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Sedgwick County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as for every county in Kansas.

Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility Inmate Search

The Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility maintains an average of 21 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Sedgwick County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 36,180 offenders.

The following charts of Sedgwick County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Sedgwick County Corrections Department, the state of Kansas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Sedgwick County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Sedgwick County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility at 316-660-9775.

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Directions / Map to the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Sedgwick County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility in Wichita, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 316-660-9775 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Sedgwick County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Sedgwick County, Kansas, visit the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility? What is the Schedule?

Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

881 S. Minnesota
Wichita, KS 67211
316-660-9775

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 316-660-9775 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 316-660-9775 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 316-660-9775 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 316-660-9775 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 316-660-9775 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 316-660-9775 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility, and what can I send them?

Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
881 S. Minnesota
Wichita, KS 67211



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
881 S. Minnesota
Wichita, KS 67211



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
881 S. Minnesota
Wichita, KS 67211

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 316-660-9775 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 316-660-9775 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 316-660-9775 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 316-660-9775 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Sedgwick County

What are the other City and County Jails in Sedgwick County?

Sedgwick County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sedgwick County?

Sedgwick Kingman Reno Harvey Sumner Cowley Butler
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Search for an Inmate in Sedgwick County

This facility, known as "Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility" is also known as Sedgwick County Department of Corrections, Sedgwick County Juvenile Residential Facility, Kansas, Sedgwick.